University of California Athletics

High School Success
• CIF champion in the 100-yard backstroke and 200 freestyle
• Swims at the same club - the Terrapin Swim Team - as Cal teammate Sean Mahoney
• Holds the Terrapin Swim Team's second-fastest time (51.09) in the short course 100-yard backstroke
• Ranks fourth (1:50.13) all time at his club in the 200-yard backstroke

Personal
• Parents are Cindy and Tom O'Neill; Tom O'Neill played basketball at the University of San Francisco
• Undeclared major
• Born on April 28, 1990, in Stockton, Calif.

What other schools were you considering when deciding where to go?
Princeton University, University of Washington, Indiana University and USC.

Why did you choose Cal?
I chose Cal for the tremendous support its athletes receive to excel not only in their sport, but also in the classroom.

What do you hope to gain from your four years at Cal?
I hope to gain great experiences with my teammates as well as the success that comes from our hard work.

Where do you see yourself after graduation?
Upon graduation I hope to continue my studies at a graduate school.

What do you think makes Cal different than any other school?
I think the network that Cal athletics has created for its athletes sets up a support system that cannot be found anywhere else.

What are your swimming goals for this year and for the rest of your college swimming career?
My goal is to make a spot on the Pac-10 team and eventually qualify and compete and NCAAs